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Los'e: "I am never surprised in sevens"

8 years ago by World Rugby

World Rugby TV commentator Willie Los'e looks back on the inaugural HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens in Japan and the teams or players that caught his eye.

The Bateman Cup - A Brief History

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Bateman Cup was first contested back in 1922 between Lansdowne and Cork Constitution. This weekend the Cork club are aiming for their fifth title in as many seasons. We take a look back at the history...

GUINNESS PRO12: Round 21 Preview

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

All eyes return to the GUINNESS PRO12 Championship with four teams still fighting to join Leinster and Munster in the semi-finals. The Ospreys and Scarlets form the Welsh challenge, while Ulster have it...

Goss tops DHL Performance Tracker in Japan

8 years ago by World Rugby

The heartbeat of the New Zealand team, captain Sarah Goss finished the on top of the tracker in Kitakyushu, but it's still Russia's Alena Mikhaltsova who leads the race to be named DHL Impact Player of...

New coach but same approach from Junior Springboks

8 years ago by World Rugby

Evolution, not revolution is the outlook of new South Africa U20 head coach Chean Roux as he looks to build on the legacy of his long-serving predecessor Dawie Theron.

Munster Switch Focus Back To Final Rounds Of PRO12

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Munster squad regrouped at the High Performance Centre in UL yesterday as they switch their focus to the final two rounds of GUINNESS PRO12 action where they hope to secure a home semi-final at Thomond...

Munster Announce Player Of the Year Nominees

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The 2017 Munster Rugby Awards, in association with the Irish Independent, will take place on Thursday, May 4 at the Maryborough Hotel in Cork, and the nominations for the Senior Player and Academy Player...

Contract Extensions For Connacht's McKeon And Leader

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed contract extensions for two of the province's local players, Eoin McKeon and Darragh Leader.  

Ross To Retire At End Of The Season

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster and Ireland prop Mike Ross has this morning confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

Kitakyushu Sevens: In pictures

8 years ago by World Rugby

We take a look at some of the best images as New Zealand beat Canada to win the inaugural HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens in Japan.